Henry Takes Over Today I am handing over the reins of Waggy Tales to a little dog called Henry who will be sharing his story with you today. Yes! you did read that correctly! Henry is a Border Terrier. However, not only does Henry have a full-time job training his owner David but amazingly he…
The Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed (40 Amazing Facts) The Yorkshire Terrier (or Yorkie) is a popular dog breed throughout the world. Having fostered a Yorkshire Terrier I am really fond of this breed. They are feisty yet extremely loyal, intelligent and always up for fun. Would you like to know more? Hopefully, popular questions will…
Help With An Emotionally Shut Down Dog The dog rescue world often comes across dogs who have emotionally shut down. It is hard to observe and takes time and patience to get these poor dogs to start interacting again. Here we will take a look at why this happens and how to get a dog who…
Bach Rescue Remedy For Anxious Pets I have personally used Rescue Remedy for anxious pets for many years. With the fireworks season approaching, I thought it would be good to share my experiences and hopefully help others. The original remedy used by people to relieve stress has been available now for seventy years. The best…
150 Pet Names For Book Lovers Are you looking for a literary-inspired name for your new pet? If you are a fan of Jane Austen, Roald Dahl or Agatha Christie, look no further, I have found the perfect pet name for you. It could be a dog, cat, hamster or horse…they all need a great…
Irresponsible Dog Owners In my opinion, the majority of people are responsible dog owners but there is definitely a minority who are giving us all a bad name. The people who take their dogs to training classes, buy decent food and get their dogs neutered don’t make the headlines. However irresponsible dog owners who raise…
Gifts For Grieving Dog Owners When someone loses their dog it is so difficult to know what to say to them. The grief of losing a family pet is just as hard as losing a member of your family. However, people are expected to carry on working and getting on with daily tasks, even though…
How To House Train A Puppy Quickly and Simply When you welcome a new puppy to your home the chances are, he won’t be house trained. The first thing you will notice is that puppies urinate … A Lot!! Here are 10 simple steps to house train a puppy quickly. If you stick to the steps…
Overlooked Dogs In Rescue I haven’t written about dog rescue for a while and as it’s a subject close to my heart. I wanted to highlight the overlooked dogs in rescue shelters and share a poem I wrote about it. All dogs in rescue deserve a good home. However, some dogs get overlooked due to…
How To Make A Dog’s Coat Shine I love to see a dog with a glossy, shiny coat. I think it’s a sign that the dog is healthy and well cared for. Here is a list of the best ways to achieve this : Nutrition 1. A Good Quality Feeding Programme literally shines out from…